The UAE's Ministry of Finance reported that combined revenues from Value Added Tax and Excise Tax exceeded AED 46 billion in 2025, up from AED 41 billion the previous year, marking a 15% year-on-year increase.
Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, attributed the growth to the strength of the UAE's fiscal approach, noting that sustained revenue generation supports government stability while advancing the country's broader economic and development priorities.
Al Hussaini said the figures reflect the maturity of the UAE's tax and fiscal framework, pointing to the transparency and discipline that underpin public resource management. He added that these foundations continue to reinforce confidence in government performance and enable long-term planning on sustainable terms.
The Ministry of Finance, working alongside federal and local entities, is developing more integrated mechanisms for managing public revenues. The aim is to improve performance quality and ensure fiscal policies remain responsive to economic growth and future shifts in the financial landscape.
Al Hussaini described tax revenues as a key contributor to public finances, operating within an institutional framework built on coordination, clearly defined roles and fiscal discipline. He noted that strengthening this framework directly supports the UAE's development agenda and bolsters the competitiveness of the national economy.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
